Kent

One of the certain signs that spring has arrived is the emergence from hibernation of area garden club volunteers. In Kent on Saturday, March 27, Kent Garden Club President Nancy Schaefer (center) and Liddy Baker (right) and Charlotte Lindsey planted pansies at the monument in the center of town.

KENT — With a stated intent of keeping town spending level into the 2021-22 fiscal year, the Board of Selectmen presented a proposed town budget to the Board of Finance at the regular meeting of the finance board on Wednesday, March 17. The meeting was held on Zoom.

The fiscal year begins July 1.

KENT — With the promise of spring in the air, the balance between welcoming seasonal visitors seeking to enjoy the Housatonic River and seeing that they behave responsibly was discussed by the Board of Selectmen at their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 9. The meeting was conducted by Zoom.

KENT — The initial phase of the long-planned Streetscape project is about ready for the bid process. The Board of Selectmen heard an update from the committee at the regular board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 23, a meeting conducted on Zoom.

KENT — The statewide SustainableCT program is gaining another town. The Kent Board of Selectmen voted to take the first step toward participating, at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 9. 

KENT — With nearly 50 people attending on Zoom, the annual town meeting approved expenditures and adopted ordinance changes, all by unanimous vote, on Thursday, Jan. 21. 

No comments were offered in connection with the items up for vote. A well-attended public hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 12, had included explanation and discussion.  

KENT — Spending proposals and ordinance changes drew nearly 50 residents to attend a  public hearing conducted by Zoom on Tuesday, Jan. 12. Details of two spending proposals, changes to two ordinances and the Five-Year Capital Plan were reviewed and discussed, giving taxpayers a chance to ask questions.